Step aside, Vladimir Putin — a new generation is rising

Critics accuse Russia of interfering in foreign elections. But the Kremlin is facing a more pressing challenge ahead of Russia's own elections — winning over a new generation that is turning its back on the President.

His investigative team regularly flies drones over the walled estates of Mr Putin's inner circle to show their astonishing wealth — the cameras sweeping across chateaux, helipads, servants' quarters, vineyards and fleets of luxury cars.

The millions watching are unlikely to conclude government ministers are just canny investors of their modest state salaries.

"If this wasn't in your plans and you don't want to waste your time for nothing," the recorded message continues, "there is a free screening of the film Crimea that has been set up especially for you in the nearby Rodina cinema".

The offer keeps repeating on a loop, but it's hard to hear over the crowd's laughter.

What follows is an impromptu march into the city that's blocked by a wall of riot police, who proceed to arrest people and drag them into vans and buses.

None of the protesters seem the least bit intimidated. One couple taunts police by passionately kissing in front of them.